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lobster caterpillar

noun
variants: or lobster
plural -s

Definition of lobster caterpillar 

: a caterpillar that has extremely long thoracic legs and two long caudal processes, rests in a grotesque position, and feeds on many trees and shrubs — see lobster moth

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